[xmobotx]

yeah & they really like melons/squash. those wet the bin pretty good too

[NWNR]

I applied my own castings for the first time today as a top dress to my veg girls. Not only do they look super happy but it made me smile knowing the forethought during the off season to start my own bins has come full circle and only begun it's reward. Almost 4 months ago I started one bin with 500 worms. It's now expanded and providing ample worms and castings. Definitely worth the minimal effort to anyone considering starting their own quality castings.

[wasgedn]

i take care of this garden since 3 years now...since im there ,there is permaculture and no dumping of leafs and so much other dumb stuff of civilization...all stay there...got many compost piles...

but what i wanna say...the worms are just everywhere in that garden now...its a pleasure

[atticflowers]

Great info here Thanks for sharing!

[Stoney Johnson]

[CannaRed]

Went outside today and hunted for wild earthworm castings. Jackpot!!!. Just look under anything!! Under stepping Stones, rocks, leaves, rain barrel. They were everywhere. I'm going to make a bin so I can feed the worms a more nutritional diet, but these ewc's have all the local microbes. Can't get more local than your own yard.

[Patmando22]

Thats how you do it cannared wild worming !

[bismu]

Originally Posted by CannaRed

Went outside today and hunted for wild earthworm castings. Jackpot!!!. Just look under anything!! Under stepping Stones, rocks, leaves, rain barrel. They were everywhere. I'm going to make a bin so I can feed the worms a more nutritional diet, but these ewc's have all the local microbes. Can't get more local than your own yard.

True but that is not all that ewc bring to the party, remember that composting worms (what is used for ewc ) are different and the casting that each produce cannot be substituted for a the other.

[h.h.]

The advantage of red wigglers is that they don't leave the bin. Being smaller, they have more mouths per pound. They are better for the job. Don't take it any further. Worm poop depends on the health of your worms and microlife. Use any breed that works.

[CannaRed]

Originally Posted by bismu

True but that is not all that ewc bring to the party, remember that composting worms (what is used for ewc ) are different and the casting that each produce cannot be substituted for a the other.

Other than the microbes, and the nutritional value what else is there? Not being smartass, really trying to learn.

I guessing you mean it's just different levels of microbes in each species castings?

I always hear everyone say it's better to get local ewc so the microbes match your environment. If i order composting worms, they aren't local. Maybe I should add my wild castings to my work bin, once it's up and running? Thanks for your help!